Cause of death lung cancer Died November 21, 2009 Name Art Savage | Children 2 sons Spouse(s) Susan Savage Alma mater Texas Tech University | |
Born July 3, 1951 ( 1951-07-03 ) Amarillo, Texas, U.S. Occupation President & CEO of
the San Jose Sharks | ||
Matt Levine — Hockey
Art Savage (July 3, 1951 – November 21, 2009) was the president and CEO of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1990–1997, and the majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League (PCL) from 1999 until his death in 2009. Savage acquired the Vancouver Canadians, based in British Columbia, and moved them south to Sacramento soon after.
Born in Amarillo, Texas, Savage died of lung cancer on November 21, 2009. His son, Jeff, said that he and his family would retain control of the team.
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